Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

A test can be done to detect nicotine prior to surgery, but not all surgeons do this.  Please discuss this with your surgeon.  Smoking inhibits healing and can affect the final outcome.  Good luck.Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring

I definitely have patients with some degree of discomfort 2-3 weeks after breast augmentation surgery.  It is also common to have more pain in one side.  This may relate to a bit more swelling or bruising on one side.  In some cases, I feel that it is even related to handedness...

A person with Turner's syndrome is not a contraindication for undergoing surgery/anesthesia. Consult a Board Certified Plastic surgeon. A brief review of your current health status should reveal if its safe to proceed with surgery. Best of luck to you.Kind regards,Gary Horndeski M.D.

Neyhh,Breast size inheritance is not as simple as looking at the females in you family, as some of the genetic input also comes from your father's side of your family. There is just no way to predict who will have larger breasts by assessing the other females in the family.  I hope that...

Generally, I recommend that patients start doing more intense physical activity at 3 weeks, and upper body strength exercises at 6 weeks after surgery. You can probably return to work in six weeks if you're going to be doing exercises as well. If you are just going to talk to your clients and...

Some swelling can occur in the areas around the breast after augmentation. However your description of fluid sounds unusual. Please see your plastic surgeon for an exam and diagnosis.